Trump threatens ‘big retaliation’ if Europe dumps U.S. assets
Under the framework deal that persuaded Trump to defuse the Greenland crisis, the president would agree to stand by his promise to hold off on fresh tariffs on European products.
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U.S. 20-year bond auction draws good demand at higher yield
The $13 billion auction was awarded at 4.846%, about a basis point lower than its yield in trading just before 1 p.m.
Treasuries, stocks sell off as Greenland and Japan shatter calm
In the U.S. Treasuries market, longer-dated bonds were hit hardest, as 30-year yields climbed 8 basis points to 4.92%.
‘You had to be brave’: Wall Street remembers a wild 2025
The twists and turns of the U.S. economy and the artificial-intelligence boom both played a role. But much of it could be traced to the White House.
Impact of climate-fueled disasters seen in insurance, real estate data
The changing climate is increasing insurance rates for residents and cities and lowering property values in areas that face more frequent and intense disasters.
UBS chair spoke to Bessent over possible U.S. move, FT reports
The two privately discussed what a move could look like, with the Trump administration "receptive" to welcoming Switzerland's largest bank, the newspaper said.
Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 checks would need Congressional vote
Trump, who has touted the billions raised in US tariff revenue this year, has talked about the checks as public frustration mounts over the cost of living.
Bessent deflects inflation concerns, sees better times in 2026
Bessent spoke a week after Democrats won several key elections by zeroing in concerns over the cost of living, including housing, groceries, utilities and health care. Trump himself has rebuffed such concerns.
Treasuries are falling on progress in US-China trade talks
Yields on 10-year benchmark US government bonds rose as much as four basis points to 4.04%, the highest in more than a week, after negotiators from the world's two biggest economies said they'd struck a series of agreements on issues.
Argentina’s peso falls after U.S. Treasury intervenes again
Dollar bonds, meanwhile, reversed an earlier jump. Notes maturing in 2035 were down by almost 0.1 cent on the dollar, trading at 57 cents.
US bonds rally with global peers as trade war spurs safety bets
After an apparent truce, the US and China are back to making tit-for-tat trade swipes. Market participants are fretting more about the potential impact on growth than how the protectionist measures will affect inflation.
Fed Gov. Miran makes the case for much lower interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Stephan Miran floated the idea of conducting monetary policy with an eye toward the neutral rate and suggested that the president's immigration and fiscal policies will exert downward pressure on inflation.
Bessent defends Miran’s leave from White House to serve on Fed
He is expected to take part in the closely-watched Federal Open Market Committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Trump tariffs get seal of approval as S&P affirms credit rating
While Trump's trade war has roiled markets, unnerved foreign governments and provoked criticism from leading economists, S&P affirmed its AA+ rating for the US — a score it's given since 2011.
Fed’s Bowman says jobs data solidifies case for rate cuts
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said she foresees three interest rate cuts for this year, a view bolstered by the latest employment data.
North Mill shifts into gear $582 million equipment ABS
Deal's trucking exposure could raise credit challenges as tariffs increase.
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John Hintze
Trump to set new tariffs before midnight, White House says
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday imposing new tariff rates on trading partners that take effect Friday, the White House said.
Powell: ‘Many, many uncertainties’ remain for tariff impacts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said during his regular press conference Wednesday that the process of determining tariff-related price increases was always going to be slow, but it has taken longer than he expected.
Credit traders are betting everything will turn out fine in corporate bond market
Portfolio managers are selling default protection at an increasing pace, a signal they see little risk on the horizon. Their position on the main investment-grade U.S. credit-default swap index now amounts to over $105 billion, the most in at least three years, based on data compiled by Barclays Plc and Bloomberg. It's a similar picture in Europe.
Budget resolution clears a hurdle, more to come
The Senate advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act through a procedural vote, opening the legislation for debate followed by Monday's vote-a-rama.
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Scott Sowers
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